Choice of Arms
Seen it?1981 | 135 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A former crook is pulled out of retirement when a gang on the run turn to him for shelter after a prison break.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Corneau
- Yves MontandNoel Durieux
- Gérard DepardieuMickey
- Catherine DeneuveNicole Durieux
- Michel GalabruCommissioner Bonnardot
- Gérard LanvinInspector Sarlat
- Jean-Claude DauphinRicky
- Jean RougerieRaymond Constantini
- Christian MarquandJean
- Etienne ChicotRoland Davout
- Richard AnconinaDany